Patient Care Registered Nurse

ELLEWATHTHEGEDARA DHANAPALA RN

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Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 15 years of experience and a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently develops strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Skills

- Clinical placement nursing experience working with seniors and adult patients in various hospital settings.

- Proficient in assessment, implementing evidence-based interventions, and evaluating patient outcomes including experiences, admission process, and discharge planning; demonstrates excellent judgment, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.

- Demonstrated relationship-building skills with patients, families, and colleagues.

- Individualized patient care

- Therapeutic communication

- Critical thinking and problem-solving

- Time management

- Ability to work under pressure

- Strong work ethics

- Wound care

- Critical Care

- Vaccine Administration

- Care Plan Implementation

- Tracheostomy care

- Surgical Care

- Seizure Management

- Catheter Care

- Medical Assessment

- Clinical documentation

- Patient assessment

- Treatment planning

- Bilingual; outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English and Sinhala

- Effective computer skills in electronic charting such as Meditech and Epic Clinical Experiences

Internationally Educated Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree holder with 15+ years’ experience. Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka April 2008 – June 2023 Psychiatric Unit Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka: 2019 - 2023

- Completed health and mental status assessments.

- Administered and assessed the effects of medications.

- Responded to observed behavioral changes.

- Implemented interventions to promote optimal mental and physical health Medical Surgical Unit Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka: 2015 – 2019

- Provide care for primary patients before and after surgical procedures.

- Coordinated healthcare plans with medical professionals

-Administer medications, and educate patients

-Displayed strong assessment skills to identify and monitor patients’ needs and consulted with Physicians to provide timely and efficient treatments.

-Performed sterile procedures including catheterization and dressing changes.

-Provided emotional support to patients and their families using strong interpersonal skills.

-Concisely documented all patient care in charts to ensure all staff have up-to-date information on surgical procedures.

Trauma and Orthopedic Unit Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka: 2015 - 2017

- Attended daily care for patients with mobility difficulties.

- Assessed for pain management.

- Promoted skin care for patients with critical injuries and illnesses.

- Provided safe care for pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patients. Ophthalmology Unit, Provincial General Hospital Badulla: 2010 - 2012

- Provided supportive patient care.

- Conducted patient assessments.

- Measured visual activity and visual fields.

- Administered eye drops.

- Accurate documentation.

Pediatric Unit, Provincial General Hospital Badulla, Sri Lanka: 2008 – 2010

- Assessed children's needs and provided care.

- Identified changes in clinical status and facilitated collaborative care.

- Participated in Pain Management.

- Monitored temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure and maintained records. Education & Certificates

- Bachelor of Honour in Nursing, The Open University Sri Lanka, 2018

- Diploma in General Nursing, Ministry of Sri Lanka, 2008

- Child Abuse and Mandated Reporting in New York, Advantage Education, 2023

- Infection Control and Barrier Precautions for New York Healthcare Participants, Advantage Education, 2023

- Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) Certificate, 2023, Heaven Can Wait, Toronto

- Coronary Care Level 1, Humber College, Ontario

- Training of Quality Improvement Leaders, 2009, Quality Management Unit, Badulla, Sri Lanka

- Multidisciplinary Workshop on Comprehensive Hemophilic Care Certificate, 2008

- Critical Care Nursing Training, 2009, Provincial General Hospital Badulla

- Volunteer to Assist Children with Disabilities Certificate, 2012, The Base Hospital Diyathalawa, Sri Lanka

- Care of Spinal Cord Injury Patients and Community Integration Certificate, 2016, Sri Lanka Spinal Cord Network

Research

- Examined Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among mothers of children under five years regarding child health development records conducted at Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka: 2018-2019 References

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